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"Would you like to take a swig?" Cyno asks, moving his cup closer to Alhaitham.
Alhaitham was taken aback. An indirect kiss. How could Cyno ask for this? Think. He had to play his cards strategically.
If I say no, he's going to think that I'm not acting familiar enough. After all, we both risked our lives to liberate Lord Kusanali. If I refuse him, he might not invite me to play cards again and think that I do not want to spend time with him.
On the other hand, if I say yes, he's going to think I am in love with him, that I want to put his lips over mine. Granted, I truly do but there’s a chance that he might not feel the same way. It's too risky to say yes upfront.
Wait.
That's it.
If I ask for affirmation, he would have to insist. I would not have to be rude for declining. Neither would I be too forthcoming.
Meanwhile, Cyno activated Diluc's ultimate move, absolutely obliterating Kaveh's Kaeya card. His plan is carefully laid out.
If Alhaitham asks me if I'm sure it's alright for him to take a swig, he definitely likes me.